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💛 Indigenous groups in Nevada keeping traditions alive

August 13, 2025

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Hey, Nevadans!

Did you know Nevada is home to nearly 53,000 American Indian and Alaska Native residents (1.7% of the total population), as well as many mixed-race Native Americans? Below, you can learn more about the groups strengthening the tribes in Nevada through art, culture, and community support.

On another note, many kiddos started the school year this week, but for Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, the joyous event was dampened by federal cuts to social services, education, and health care impacting Nevada children. Do you agree with what he had to say?

Have a good day!

Jannelle Calderón

Newsletter Editor, The Nevadan / El Nevadense

7 groups helping Indigenous tribes in Nevada keep their traditions alive

Native American women take part in the 26th Annual Paiute Tribe Pow Wow in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Kobby Dagan/Shutterstock)

By Aleza Freeman

Indigenous tribes in Nevada have spanned tens of thousands of years. Although they’ve faced challenges ranging from decolonization to cultural erosion, several local organizations are devoted to preserving their traditions.

There are several Indigenous organizations and community groups that support, empower, and celebrate Indigenous people, not just on Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October, but all 365 days of the year.

The groups often hold community events and gatherings to educate and foster pride in the community.

Check them out!

Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II shares concerns about federal cuts

While state and local officials, Black fraternities, and community organizers welcomed students back to their classrooms at Matt Kelly Elementary, a local tradition aimed at uplifting the struggling school, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II said the Trump administration’s cuts were on his mind.

”One thing that’s constantly in my mind and in the back of my mind as we go through this day and this morning welcoming the kids back to school is the ‘big, beautiful bill,’ or big, ugly bill, as it really is,” McCurdy said.

“Like some of the parents who are here today, I’m just generally concerned, we can talk about the environmental protections that are gonna be cut, or we can talk about SNAP and food benefits that are gonna be cut. It may actually impact the very children that are walking in today.”

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Lombardo hammered for authorizing Nevada National Guard to help ICE: “In agreeing to deploy the Nevada National Guard to help carry out the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda, Gov. Joe Lombardo is ‘turning Nevadans against Nevadans,’ said Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus.” (Nevada Current )
EPA fines construction company for dumping wastewater into Truckee River on tribal land: “A major construction company has been discharging millions of gallons of wastewater into the Truckee River, which runs through tribal land. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action. The settlement aims to protect a vital watershed and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.” (KUNR)

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